Klaus Link Wall Lamp
Materials: Rectangular metal (iron) wall mount. White painted metal reflector. Silver painted metal crossed design lampshade. Several white painted metal parts. 4 metal sockets. Pull cord switch.
Height: 23 cm / 9.05”
Width: 46 cm / 18.11”
Depth: 11 cm / 4.33”
Electricity: 2 bulbs E27, 2 x 75 watt maximum, 2 bulbs E14, 2 x 40 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, not a specific one preferred.
Period: 1960s, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern.
Designer: To be appraised.
Manufacturer: Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Neheim-Hüsten, Germany.
Other versions: This Klaus Link wall lamp als exists with a black lampshade. Probably also made in other colours.
This wall lamp is often attributed to German designer Rolf Krüger, but is not. Rolf Krüger designed the Cross Oyster wall lamp for Staff Leuchten. It is reminiscent of this one, hence the confusion. You can find the Cross Oyster wall lamp over here.
Klaus Link
No information can be found about the designer, unfortunately. Many Klaus Link names appear, but nothing about a designer. Do you have an idea about him? Please let us know through the contact form and help improve the websites exactitude.
Neuhaus
The Heinz Neuhaus Beleuchtungskörperfabrik (Lighting fixture factory) company was founded in 1955 in Neheim-Hüsten, the lighting capital of Germany. The company received 4 iF Design Awards, all for designs by Rolf Krüger. You can find them over here on their website. Other designers that work for Heinz Neuhaus are, among others Wilhelm Wagenfeld and of course Klaus Link. The company no longer exists.
Paul Neuhaus
Also a Paul Neuhaus company exists, it was founded in 1962. Paul Neuhaus still produces lighting. Today it is named Neuhaus Lighting Group and they own the brands Paul Neuhaus, LeuchtenDirekt and Q. The company is located in Wern, Germany. The company also produces several lamps under the name Peill + Putzler. It are re-editions of lamps by this famous lighting company that no longer exists.
Links (external links open in a new window)
iF Design Awards – Heinz Neuhaus
Heimatbund Neheim-Hüsten e.V. website
Vintageinfo
Designer: Rolf Krüger – Heinz Neuhaus lamps
Many thanks to Frank from nullviernull raum+kommunikation for the beautiful pictures and enthusiasm. You can find his shop over here on Ebay.